Hans Tropsch

Hans Tropsch was a German chemist known for developing the Fischer-Tropsch process in the 1920s, a method to convert carbon-rich gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen into liquid fuels such as gasoline and diesel. This process involves catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions, transforming raw gases—often derived from coal, natural gas, or biomass—into useful liquid fuels. It allows for fuel production from various sources, especially where crude oil is scarce, playing a significant role in synthetic fuel manufacturing and energy industries.